In addition to the Church, Duke Power also wants you to know that you may lose power during this winter storm...
Duke Energy estimates 750,000 customers could lose power in Carolinas, company prepared to respond
Duke Energy says customers can take steps now to prepare for the storm
Jan 15, 2022
Duke Energy says the hazardous wintry precipitation from this weekend's approaching winter storm could cause an estimated 750,000 customers to lose power in North Carolina and South Carolina based on the storm’s current forecasted track, and power outages in some of the hardest-hit areas could last several days.
Duke Energy says in advance of the storm, which could span two days, they have strategically staged more than 10,000 workers – power line technicians, damage assessors and vegetation workers – across the Carolinas.
Duke Energy says customers can take steps now to prepare for the storm:
Ensure an adequate supply of flashlights, batteries, bottled water, non-perishable foods, medicines, etc., as well as the availability of a portable, battery-operated radio, TV or weather radio.
Customers should make alternate shelter arrangements as needed if you will be significantly impacted by a loss of power – especially families who have special medical needs or elderly members.
If a power line falls across a car that you’re in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
Be aware that snow can cause hazardous driving conditions resulting in traffic accidents and downed power poles resulting in isolated outages. If you are driving and encounter emergency responders or other roadside work crews, remember to MOVE OVER.
If you use a generator due to a power outage, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safe and proper operation. Operate your generator outside; never operate it inside a building or garage.
Don’t use grills or other outdoor appliances or equipment indoors for space heating or cooking, as these devices may emit carbon monoxide.
Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized as well as trees or limbs in contact with lines. Please report downed power lines to Duke Energy or local emergency services.
Be prepared for an emergency by purchasing an emergency preparedness kit from the Red Cross.
Customers who experience a power outage can report the outage using Duke Energy's automated outage-reporting systems for their respective utility:
Customers can report an outage by texting “OUT” to 57801, and also report an outage or view current outages on the Duke Energy mobile app or at www.duke-energy.com/outages.
Duke Energy Carolinas: 1.800.POWERON (1.800.769.3766)
Duke Energy Progress: 1.800.419.6356
Here we go. First flakes falling. Fu...
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What’s the deal with fridays forecast??
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Yea lookout for next Friday and Saturday too! Forecasted to be a lot worse for the lowcountry.
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